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Connecting via SSH (Termius)

Content Plan: This document will cover SSH connections using Termius as the preferred client.

Planned Sections​

Why Termius​

  • Cross-platform support (Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android)
  • Team credential sharing capabilities
  • Built-in SFTP support
  • Snippet and command library features

Installation & Setup​

  • Download links for each platform
  • Initial configuration walkthrough
  • Team account setup (if applicable)

Adding a New Host​

  • Creating a new host entry
  • Required connection details:
    • Hostname/IP address
    • Port (default 22, or custom)
    • Username
    • Authentication method (key vs password)
  • Importing SSH keys
  • Generating new SSH keys within Termius

Connecting to Common Environments​

  • RunCloud servers
  • SpinupWP servers
  • Cloudways servers
  • Generic VPS connections

Using SFTP​

  • Accessing SFTP through Termius
  • File transfer basics
  • Setting default local/remote directories

Snippets & Automation​

  • Saving frequently used commands
  • Creating command snippets for common tasks
  • Organizing snippets by server type

Troubleshooting​

  • Connection refused errors
  • Authentication failures
  • Key permission issues
  • Timeout problems